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Hisense’s H9E 4K ULED TVs With Android TV, Google Assistant Now Available at Around $650

Kellen June 12, 2018 6

Back at CES in January, we talked a lot about how more and more TV manufacturers were starting to adopt Android TV instead of their own custom smart TV experiences. Hisense is one of those brands that announced an upcoming line powered by Google's TV platform,...

Looks Like Google is Making Its Own Podcasts App

Tim June 12, 2018 16

According to the folks at 9to5Google who did a bit of digging within the latest Google application, Mountain View may be preparing a standalone Google Podcasts app, a followup to the work it has already done for podcasts. You see, with the standard Google app,...

Dark Sky 2.0 Update Brings New UI, Time Machine Forecasts, Whole Lot More

Tim June 12, 2018 11

Dark Sky launched for Android in May, 2016. We haven't talked about it since then, not because it wasn't a great weather app or it wasn't getting updated, but it never really changed since the day it launched. Today, though, Dark Sky is getting a massive...

You Can Now Shop Directly From Your Instagram Stories

Tim June 12, 2018 3

We know how much you love Instagram and we also know how much you love shopping. Well, going beyond only having ads and links to purchase things in your feed, shopping is now infiltrating Stories. Instagram states that select brands will now have the ability...

Google has a Fix for Your Slow-to-Wake Pixel 2 XL

Kellen June 12, 2018 46

The slowness of wake time that accompanied the June Android security patch when it landed on your Pixel 2 XL is about to be fixed. Well, it'll be fixed here in the "coming weeks," according to Google, as they've "identified a fix." To recap, a change was made...

Google Assistant Now Capable of Handling 3 Commands at a Time

Tim June 12, 2018 17

Showcased at Google I/O, Google Assistant can now handle up to 3 commands at once, should you be very specific with each command. As an extreme example, you can ask, "Ok Google, who was president when Kevin Durant was drafted into the NBA and what team drafted...

Vivo’s “Truly Bezel-Less” Phone With Pop-Up Camera is a Refreshing Look at the Future

Kellen June 12, 2018 50

Vivo, a Chinese company who we have basically dubbed the "New Hype King," based on a number of press releases where they claim to be the first at something, show off a new technology before anyone else (and before it's ready for real-world use), and send four-...

Nest Drops Price of Secure Alarm System to $399 Forever, $100 Less Than Initial Price

Tim June 11, 2018 6

Announced in the later part of last year, Nest's Secure alarm system launched with a retail price of $499. The system includes 1 Nest Guard, 2 Nest Detects, and 2 Nest Tags. Even with all of those things, though, $500 ain't cheap. Recently, Nest has lowered...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 6

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 6

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 6

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 6

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 6

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 6

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 6

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 6

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 6

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 6

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 6

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 6

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 6

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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